SIGNAL WORDS REVIEW

Identify the signal word in the following sentence:
Because Jaylin had lost his wallet, his friend, Jalen, bought his lunch.

• Lost
• Because
• Bought
• Had

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

Identify the signal word in the following sentence:
Both of the kittens grew up to be large, orange cats.

• Both
• Large
• Grew
• Orange

Identify the continuation signal words that appear in this paragraph:

Because the assignment was to write an essay, I had to come up with a plan. I made a list of the steps I should take. First, I decided I would plan my essay. I took out a piece of paper and began writing notes. I then wrote my rough draft. Finally, I revised and edited the essay to make sure it was perfect.

• First
• Because
• Then
• Finally

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CCSS.W.9-10.3C

Which of the following is NOT a sequence signal word?

• Third
• In conclusion
• Next
• Since

Recently, Isabelle was chosen to go to a youth leadership conference. The conference was to be held on a weekend at a hotel. Isabelle knew it was a huge honor to be chosen. However, she was nervous because it would be her first time away from home. At first, she was worried about going alone. Then, she discovered that her friends Ethan and Marlene were also invited.

Based on the passage and the signal word also, which students will attend the conference?

• Isabelle, Ethan, and Marlene
• Isabelle and Ethan
• Isabelle
• Ethan and Marlene

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In summary, my experiences on the camping trip showed me that I am able to step up and take charge when necessary. They showed me that I don't have to be dependent on others, but that I can depend on myself.
Where would this paragraph appear in an essay?

• as the first paragraph
• as a body paragraph
• as the conclusion
• anywhere in an essay

One reason to exercise is to improve your health. Another reason is to improve your mood.
Pick the best description of the relationship between these two sentences.

• They describe things that are different.
• The second sentence describes more of the same idea
• The first sentence describes a cause of the second
• They describe steps in a process.

Pick the best description of the relationship between the two parts of this sentence:
Because there was a mudslide across the track, the train was late.

• The sentence describes things that are different.
• The second part describes more of the same idea.
• The first part describes a cause of the second part.
• The sentence describes steps in a process.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

____________________signal words show that events belong in a certain order.

• sequence
•  cause-and-effect
• chronological
•  continuation 

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CCSS.RI.9-10.3

____________signal words show that more information on the same topic lies ahead.

• sequence
•  cause-and-effect
• chronological
•  continuation